Personal collection vs Make-up Kit
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blindpassion
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Depends.
I don't keep them separate. Because I love the range of colors in my kit. But that being said... I am VERY serious about sanitization and keeping products clean and seperate. I have some products I won't use on clients and keep for myself, since Ive touched them with my fingers - such as tinted lip conditioners, etc. I sanitize each product before and after every use.
Germs couldn't live on my make-up if they tried. I'm always on bacteria watch.
EDIT: if you are going to use mascaras, lipglosses etc on your clients and yourself, you need to use wands NO MATTER WHAT. You cant apply a lipgloss on a client that you've applied on yourself, because if you'd used the wand inside the lipgloss, its now contaminated.
I don't keep them separate. Because I love the range of colors in my kit. But that being said... I am VERY serious about sanitization and keeping products clean and seperate. I have some products I won't use on clients and keep for myself, since Ive touched them with my fingers - such as tinted lip conditioners, etc. I sanitize each product before and after every use.
Germs couldn't live on my make-up if they tried. I'm always on bacteria watch.
EDIT: if you are going to use mascaras, lipglosses etc on your clients and yourself, you need to use wands NO MATTER WHAT. You cant apply a lipgloss on a client that you've applied on yourself, because if you'd used the wand inside the lipgloss, its now contaminated.
paperfishies
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There are certain things I keep seperate. Lip products and masacara. I have my own personal mascaras then I have mascaras for my kit...Same with lipsticks, glosses, lip conditioners, etc.
VintageAqua
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I judge the products based on their mediums. My cream, gel, and emollient based products stay seperate as to not contaminate, so I don't share mascaras, lipglosses, or foundations especially. For jobs I have mascara wands, gloss wands, and little jars for foundation mixing. Sometimes I carry around index cards to put the excess on and then just toss them at the end.
As far a powder products go, I share between my stash and jobs such as blushes and e/s, but make sure to wipe down the shadows in between uses and ALWAYS use CLEAN brushes!
As far a powder products go, I share between my stash and jobs such as blushes and e/s, but make sure to wipe down the shadows in between uses and ALWAYS use CLEAN brushes!
Skin*Deep
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I have two completely seperate collections.....one that travels with me to weddings and events, and my personal one. If you practice proper sanitizing techniques, I don't see anything wrong with it, just a personal preference - yes this means I buy most things in doubles!!!
User38
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yepper, I agree. You have to keep the two separate. It is for this reason makeup must be looked at as art, business, and personal pleasure-- if you mix them up, you might make many people including yourself sick. And, that is the best way not to work
Originally Posted by blindpassion
Depends. I don't keep them separate. Because I love the range of colors in my kit. But that being said... I am VERY serious about sanitization and keeping products clean and seperate. I have some products I won't use on clients and keep for myself, since Ive touched them with my fingers - such as tinted lip conditioners, etc. I sanitize each product before and after every use. Germs couldn't live on my make-up if they tried. I'm always on bacteria watch. EDIT: if you are going to use mascaras, lipglosses etc on your clients and yourself, you need to use wands NO MATTER WHAT. You cant apply a lipgloss on a client that you've applied on yourself, because if you'd used the wand inside the lipgloss, its not contaminated. |
M.A.C.tastic
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Agreed, I keep mine separate. Plus, I like having my own stuff! Quote:
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slick
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Usually when I buy something new for my kit, I like to test it out personally for a week or so, and if it is kit-worthy then I'll put it in. I am very sanitary when I do this....I always use spatulas to scoop out portions and I clean my powders with the Beauty So Clean sanitizer. My lip products are always seperate. Sometimes I find myself doing my own makeup and reaching for something in my kit, like when I want that EXACT blush or eye color, lol. If I keep going for that product a lot then it might eventually make its way back out of my kit, lol.
BohemianSheila
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I palettized my lipsticks to keep them separated. The ones I use I put in my personal stash and the ones I don't go into my back-up box. I also portion out moisturizers - small containers for my kit and then if I choose to start using it personally, I would put it in a container on my vanity. For other products that I may want "borrow" from my kit, I keep a stainless steel spatula with my personal brushes and then use it on any cream products I use on myself - it's just automatic anymore. Even if it's my personal stuff - like my concealer or cream blush. I just don't like the look of my fingerprints all over the product - it gets dirty look. Plus, for some reason, it makes lint stick better. Also, I've found bristles from my brushes dipping into it, which again looks dirty. Also, if I change my mind and want to add it to my kit, I won't have to waste product wiping off the top layer to santize - it is always just santized. This also applies for any pot glosses or lipsticks I use from the top - scrape off with metal spatula and then apply.
milamonster
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where can you find that beauty go santizer that was mentioned?
erine1881
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DON'T do that!!!
all you have to do is wipe it down with a tissue and its ready to go. this works on all powder products.
| Originally Posted by L1LMAMAJ
would spritzing alcohol on e/s be the best way to sanitize them? i'm afraid of cleaning my matte e/s with alcohol cuz it seems like it changes the texture and never dries completely. =\ |
DON'T do that!!!
all you have to do is wipe it down with a tissue and its ready to go. this works on all powder products.
lovekrumpet
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I try to have two separate kits, but sometimes it's not feasible due to money constraints.
Instead, those products I do share between my personal and professional kit I sanitize. I'm okay with sharing lipsticks on occasion between my personal and professional kit as I dip them in alcohol and wipe them down before I apply them to a new person. My mascaras, glosses, and gel products, however, are entirely separated.
Instead, those products I do share between my personal and professional kit I sanitize. I'm okay with sharing lipsticks on occasion between my personal and professional kit as I dip them in alcohol and wipe them down before I apply them to a new person. My mascaras, glosses, and gel products, however, are entirely separated.
lovekrumpet
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Personally, I generally use one mascara wand per person. I just get the brush nice and loaded with product. However, if it is a heavier or more evening look I tend to use two mascara wands per person.
As for gloss, I don't actually use disposable applicators. I wipe the product off the wand it comes with onto a sanitized palette and work from the palette. If I need more product I put more on the palette. I used to use broken Qtips and disposable applicators, but I figured I could save a few bucks by just working from a palette.
As for gloss, I don't actually use disposable applicators. I wipe the product off the wand it comes with onto a sanitized palette and work from the palette. If I need more product I put more on the palette. I used to use broken Qtips and disposable applicators, but I figured I could save a few bucks by just working from a palette.
gildedangel
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I would keep the two separate, but it's not as though you couldn't dip into the MA part of your collection as long as you keep everything sanitary and clean.
